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Auction 141, Lot 650

"[Southeast Asia]", Petri, Heinrich

Subject: Southeast Asia

Period: 1570 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6 x 4.8 inches
15.2 x 12.2 cm
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A scarce and handsome miniature woodblock map of Southeast Asia, extending from the Ganges River in the west to China in the east, and south to Java. The geography is quite rudimentary, with Sumatra (Samotrae) placed too far west and a very small Borneo. Major mountains, rivers and cities are depicted inland. Petri was Sebastian Munster's stepson and publisher. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: B

Light toning and trimmed close to neatlines on all sides.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $375

Closed on 9/5/2012

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